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Offline Hyphnx

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New to Parkour.
« on: September 10, 2006, 12:37:20 PM »
Hello!

I'm Morgan, 15 Years Old and just started to do a little Parkour.
I have a nearby Elementary School that has 3 Playgrounds that I currently mess around with. I already have 1 Blister from the monkey Bars =\.

So I was wondering, is 15 too young to start Parkour? I think I'm the only one who does it in my whole Neighborhood to be honest..

And can someone please tell me the Basics, and how to Avoid Blisters? ( I refuse to wear Gloves)

Thank you,
Morgan
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2006, 12:48:04 PM »
Hi and welcome to the forums. Read this http://parkour.net/parkour/articles/item.php?itemid=17
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2006, 12:58:13 PM »
Awesome.
Thanks for the information turns out I'm old enough :)
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2006, 03:16:27 PM »
hehe wiki again runcincy ;D. good choice.  Its nice to see some new faces around here, and id just like to say hi Hyphnx!  Yep your old enough, im 16.  and as far as blisters, just keep at it and soon your blisters will turn into callouses and wont hurt anymore.  as for now you cant really avoid them, or at least I dont suggest it.

simply think of the pain your blisters cause you as the feeling of progress. Plus blisters make your hands look tough and manly hehe.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2006, 03:18:18 PM »
hi hyphnx, im also 15 and i have been doin parkour for about 2 months so your old enough.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2006, 04:02:45 PM »
I'm only 14 and I've been at it for 6 months ;D
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2006, 04:52:23 PM »
Is it Parkour or Free running?

I've been hearing both and I have no clue what to call it.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2006, 04:56:49 PM »
theres not much difference between the 2. freerunning consists of flips and things of that nature. parkour only the most efficient way possible. not flips.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2006, 05:11:54 PM »
I prefer Parkour then.

I can only Front Flip.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2006, 08:05:01 AM »
Theres nothing that says you have to do one or the other. But on our homepage, there is a box in the upper right corner that says what parkour is and isnt. that might help a bit. You can do whatever you please, the names are for reference purposes so you dont end up calling something that you did in training the wrong term.

Good luck with everything and we hope to see your progressions!
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2006, 10:30:11 AM »
As for my Blister..

Would you Recommend me doing Rail Kong are anything such?
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2006, 10:52:50 AM »
There's this 1 thing I saw. Just like put your hands in like Cold then Hot water. and your blisters will pop up and just try to scrape the dead skin off, repeat like 1 or 2ce. Myself I kinda ignore them they dont really bother me but,  yet again I dont have any, lol. I need to go out more and try. :) Just my friends dont do that. They think its not cool enough, but when I get some moves down pack they'll be wanting to do some. ;)

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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2006, 11:29:55 AM »
There is a slight problem... I picked the Dead Skin. Today I will be heading to the local Elementary School. My sister will be bringing a camera, so pics will be up soon.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2006, 11:42:34 AM »
torn skin on the hands is a pain but it should not prevent you from practicing. Just tape it up or something and deal with a little pain.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2006, 11:55:01 AM »
like i always say, "no pain, no gain"
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2006, 12:31:44 PM »
Ohh. I do the same I pick them... You'll just get used to them I guess... Where you live at?
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #16 on: September 11, 2006, 01:48:11 PM »
If they are just calluses then don't worry they'll thicken and actaully help you out.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2006, 01:50:04 PM »
Quote from: Lost on September 11, 2006, 12:31:44 PM
Ohh. I do the same I pick them... You'll just get used to them I guess... Where you live at?


who?
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2006, 03:00:09 PM »
Me.

I'm right out of Richmond, Virginia.
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Re: New to Parkour.
« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2006, 03:40:24 PM »
Ohh :( Damn NO you really lives close to me. I would like to train out etc.. I live like a hour away from Buffalo (I live in Olean)

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